Wiener Riesenrad
Wiener Riesenrad
Ferris Wheel · Wurstelprater
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About
The Wiener Riesenrad, or simply Riesenrad, is a 64.75-metre tall Ferris wheel at the entrance of the Prater amusement park in Leopoldstadt, the 2nd district of Austria's capital Vienna. It is one of Vienna's most popular tourist attractions, and symbolises the district as well as the city for many people. Constructed in 1897, it was the world's tallest extant Ferris wheel from 1920 until 1985.
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Last time we went on this wheel was 1999. It was a great experience. Fast forward 26 years. Still a good experience and the views are still amazing The surrounding area has certainly changed. Back the
Having often seen it in films and media down the years it was a brilliant experience to finally enjoy a languid turn on it. On the way to boarding it was fabulous to see many retired carriages, each..
A highlight of our trip. As a veteran of many Riesenrad trips over the decades, this was refreshing, exhilarating and it would be hard to go in a normal carriage again. Lina was our wonderful, friendl
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Every Day
10:00AM – 9:45PM
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